Re: RE: FM, Sirius and RCI (was: Re: [Swprograms] RCI Reception again...)

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Looks like the CRTC decision will come down in March or April...

John Figliozzi

----- Original Message -----
From: Sandy Finlayson <SFinlayson@xxxxxxx>
Date: Tuesday, January 18, 2005 10:08 am
Subject: RE: FM, Sirius and RCI (was: Re: [Swprograms] RCI Reception again...)

> Thanks for this Richard.
> 
> I am holding off on Sirius until the CRTC decision is made.  If 
> they get the go ahead it will be a very tempting prospect indeed 
> to subscribe!
> 
> Sandy
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: swprograms-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [swprograms-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Richard Cuff
> Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2005 10:05 AM
> To: Shortwave programming discussion
> Subject: OT: FM, Sirius and RCI (was: Re: [Swprograms] RCI Reception
> again...)
> 
> 
> Nothing for the Philly region shows up for RCI relays when digging 
> through 
> PublicRadioFan.com.
> 
> Another option to consider -- even now -- is a Sirius satellite 
> radio 
> subscription.  Yes, I know it's an expensive way to get RCI 
> programming, but 
> several RCI programs are sprinkled in the "PRI World" channel.  An 
> hour of 
> "As It Happens" does appear in prime time:
> 
> (all times ET)
> 
> Ideas -- Weekdays 6 AM and 12 Noon
> AIH -- Weekdays 7 PM and Tues-Sat 12 AM (only one hour)
> DNTO -- Saturdays 1 PM and Sundays 12 AM
> Quirks & Quarks -- Sundays 7 AM
> Sunday Edition -- Sundays 9 AM and 12 Noon (two complete cycles, 
> it appears)
> 
> Plus, if Sirius gets CRTC approval to offer its services in 
> Canada, we in 
> the USA will be able to listen to Radio One 24/7.
> 
> Richard Cuff / Allentown, PA
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Sandy Finlayson" <SFinlayson@xxxxxxx>
> To: "Shortwave programming discussion" <swprograms@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2005 9:34 AM
> Subject: RE: [Swprograms] RCI Reception again...
> 
> 
> >I don't think either of the NPR stations in Philly relay AIH.  It 
> is 
> >available in New Jersey but I can't pick up any of the NJ 
> stations from my 
> >location in the Philly suburbs.
> >
> > I was encouraged by the RCI response that they are considering a 
> return to 
> > the earlier broadcast for next winter.
> >
> > Sandy
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: swprograms-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > [swprograms-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of rmonty23
> > Sent: Sunday, January 16, 2005 8:41 AM
> > To: Shortwave programming discussion
> > Subject: Re: [Swprograms] RCI Reception again...
> >
> >
> > 15180 from 2000-2300 is to be in EE but I have to say that it is 
> a bit of 
> > a
> > challenge most evenings to hear this one. According to the info 
> I have the
> > antenna is beamed to the south and I don't know why the 
> reception here 
> > near
> > Philly is so poor.  I wish 9625 CBC would make a change to their 
> antenna> system as it seems more reliable at times.  Of course you 
> can turn to FM 
> > and
> > have a listen in the Philly area as one of the stations at the 
> lower end 
> > of
> > the band relays the broadcast.  88.9 or something, I rarely 
> listen to FM 
> > in
> > the early evening so not sure of the correct freq.  Try around 8 pm
> > Bob Montgomery
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Sandy Finlayson" <SFinlayson@xxxxxxx>
> > To: "Shortwave programming discussion" <swprograms@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Friday, January 14, 2005 3:26 PM
> > Subject: RE: [Swprograms] RCI Reception again...
> >
> >
> >> I have been slow with this but have now sent an email to RCI.  
> If I hear
> > anything I will let you know.  Are others on the east coast 
> still having
> > trouble hearing RCI in the evenings?
> >>
> >> Sandy
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: swprograms-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >> [swprograms-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Richard Cuff
> >> Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2005 10:41 AM
> >> To: Shortwave programming discussion
> >> Subject: Re: [Swprograms] RCI Reception again...
> >>
> >>
> >> I haven't seen or heard anything...would suggest you get in 
> touch with
> > Bill
> >> Westenhaver who manages Audience Relations for RCi -- Bill is 
> pretty well
> >> connected in the organization.  His e-mail is info@xxxxxxxxx, 
> which maps
> > to
> >> Westenhb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >>
> >> Richard Cuff / Allentown, PA  USA
> >>
> >>
> >> ----- Original Message ----- 
> >> From: "Sandy Finlayson" <SFinlayson@xxxxxxx>
> >> To: "Shortwave programming discussion" <swprograms@hard-core-
> dx.com>>> Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2005 10:00 AM
> >> Subject: [Swprograms] RCI Reception again...
> >>
> >>
> >> > Happy New Year to Everyone:
> >> >
> >> > Has there been any news about possible changes to RCI 
> frequencies for
> >> their evening broadcasts to North America.  Their broadcasts remain
> >> virtually inaudible where I live, just outside of Philadelphia. 
> It is a
> >> real shame that RCI's excellent programs are going unheard.
> >> >
> >> > Sandy
> >> >
> >> >
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